They’re hip. They’re hot. They’re adorable. And they’ve taken the internet by storm. If you didn’t hear about Arlo and Spot, our most beloved mismatched pair, check out these articles in Huffington Postand The Dodo. Arlo (the husky) and Spot (the poodle) were found roaming the streets in Oakland together. The awesome folks at Oakland Animal Services took them in … Read More
Homicidal Genius Seeks World Domination. Or Appropriate Home.
Brilliant. I eat puppies. Demented. We adore this seven month old herding dog mix but we have to tell you: La Niña is not for the faint of heart. True, she’s adorable. Who doesn’t love a speckled little dog that can jump straight into your arms because she’s so delighted to see you? Other dogs. That’s who doesn’t love La Niña. … Read More
No Such Thing As A Shelter Worker: The Pugilist At Best
In the back our Admin Area, Facilities Assistant Josh San Diego moves quietly through the cubes and offices, dropping off invoices and making folks aware of deliveries. Soft spoken and calm, he’s a favorite with the office dogs – tails wag frantically when they see Josh. He squats to greet them on their own level and talk to them. He’s … Read More
Gizmo: Why The Life (And Death) Of An Elderly, Homeless Dog Gives Us Hope.
You wouldn’t think it would be possible to say that the passing of a 13 year old dog was sudden but it was. Gizmo had some issues but none of them were life threatening and all of them were under control. Which is why it was a shock when, after seven months in our care, the elderly terrier went into … Read More
Three Unruly Puppies Debunk Common Misconceptions About Animal Shelters.
This is Jessie, Dorie and Evie. And they need to talk to you about something. They love to talk. This isn’t unusual as they’re puppies which means making noise, pooping in shoes and wreaking havoc is sort of what they do. Do you have a shoe? I just ate breakfast. They want to chat with you about a few misconceptions … Read More
Puppies Are Evil.
Yes, they are so stinkin’ cute. We know that. We also know that we have a passel of them that will be up for adoption in a few days. But before you get all in a kerfluffle over bringing home a puppy, we want to make sure we’ve warned you – really, really, thoroughly warned you – that through no … Read More
Eddie Aftermath: I’m Kind Of Crappy, Too!
If you missed all the hoopla, it got a little wacky around these parts. Remember Eddie The Terrible? Bite me. Or better yet, I’ll bite you. Apparently people really like his style. Which is fantastic. Not only did our favorite little jerk get a home, it also confirmed all of our suspicions about humanity. Which is mainly that people are … Read More
A Full Disclosure Blog: Three Reasons You DON’T Want To Adopt Eddie The Terrible.
HOW DOES SO MUCH NAUGHTY EXIST IN SUCH A SMALL DOG? Things are about to get real… We know, we know. He is adorable. All small and yellow and fluffy. A little bit tubby which makes him seem more softer somehow, like a dog you can trust with your secrets. Don’t be fooled. Yes, he is a great listener. But inside … Read More
